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MINUTES
AUGUST 12,1999
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Sharon Reusser
Mary Lee Gray
Lola Brooks
Betty Aillet
Lorraine Greenleaf
George Harbeson
Tom Malloy
Ken Moore
Alice O'Neill
Dalia Stokes
Ruth Ann Wissel
Dorothy Zink
CALL TO ORDER:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ruth Netscher
Bob Wark
The Senior Services Board of Directors meeting was called to order at 2:45 p.m. on
August 12, 1999 in the Senior Wing of the Community Building.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ken Moore moved the acceptance of the July 8, 1999 minutes as circulated. Motion
carried.
PREVIEWS AND MONTHLY REPORT:
Sharon Reusser presented the previews. Dorothy Zink moved the approval of the
previews. Motion carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Alice O'Neill gave the Treasurer's report. Lola Brooks moved the approval of the
Treasurer's report. Motion carried.
AARP REPORT:
Ruth Ann Wissel stated the AARP Report is included in the previews.
SUNSHINE MEALS ON WHEELS REPORT:
Tom Malloy reported 52 meals had been provided.
APAC REPORT:
There was no APAC report.
RECYCLE REPORT:
There was no Recycle report.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT:
Dorothy Zink gave the City Council report. Some people still want the dog facility.
The Metro Money is not supposed to be used to hire policemen. Some can be used
to repair streets.
We were honored to have Mayor Linda Lewis address our meeting and bring
valuable information regarding Metro. Metro should not be funding projects. She
advised that the mayors from small cities had met to try to make some type of
arrangements. $115.000. was pproved for next year. The Metro Police will be
available during peak traffic and funds will come to West University. She also
advised the West University Police approve of our "Good Neighbor" opportunities.
She complimented our board members on being informed and involved and advised
the president of Metro is a woman.
Dorothy continued and advised trivial encroachment is being addressed. Arthur
Herdler thanked the council for positive response to his previous complaints. Mary
Lee reported the Port of Houston is seeking more container facilities and needs
support on the project. Storm sewer report continued on the streets that have been
repaired. Bids on the project are being sent. This will be a $2,000. Project. Dennis
Mack is the new building inspector. Walter Thomas gave a Financial Report for
expenditures and expected to meet the budget. Thefts are less than last month.
Traffic Task Force, John Bertinni wants facts. "Welcome to West University" the
mayor has applied for grants which would be 80% of the cost. Esplanade is proven
to be traffic calming effect.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Chairman Mary Lee suggested three information mailings a year including
newsletter for our process of communications, and up date Senior list. Care
Committee, Neighborhood Watch, Block Captains. Visitor committee needs
availability, organization, volunteers and leaders.
Chairman Mary Lee recessed our meeting into a committee of the whole for the
purpose to address proposed "Mission Statement/By Laws." Chairman Mary Lee
advised each of us to study the proposed information which will be brought for vote
at the September 9, 1999 meeting. She advised us that Mayor Linda Lewis is our
liaison to city council. Chairman Mary Lee thanked Mayor Lewis for her
attendance and input.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Mary Lee called the meeting back to order and adjourned the meeting at
4:35 p.m.
Lola M. Brooks, Secretary
SENIOR SERVICES
TREASURER'S REPORT
AUGUST 12, 1999
BALANCE: 6/30/99 $3,957.29
Deposits:
Trip, Imax & Park Donation 556.00
Bingo Cards 251.00
Refund Service Charge 9.17 816.17
Withdrawals:
Caranzo Puppets 175.00
Purchase Bingo Cards 250.66
HMNS 59.50
Svc. Chg* 7.29
Chg. For Checks** _ 2.00 494.45
BALANCE: 7/31/99 $4,279.01
• To be credited
To be discontinued
"Alice O'Neill
Treasurer
TREASURER'S REPORT:
AARP REPORT:
SUNSHINE MEALS ON WHEELS:
RECYCLE COMMITTEE REPORT:
APAC REPORT:
COUNCIL MEETING REPORT:
OLD BUSINESS
1. Care Committee
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Office closed Monday, September 6
2. Any budget requests ?